| Family: |
Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar, Tanzania to the Xora River mouth, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Seychelles (Ref. 1623). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Dark brown in color with white or silvery blotch on body (above pectorals) and yellow or black markings (Ref. 5499). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow subtidal areas among weeds. Rocks back and forth (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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